
Cheap Homes for Rent in Des Moines County, IA from $700 (5 Rentals)
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10994 115th Ave
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14876 Washington Rd

116 N 5th St
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609 N Garfield Ave
Des Moines County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Des Moines County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Des Moines County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $939 | $700 | $1,300 |
Des Moines County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,012 | $925 | $1,100 |
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Cheapest Available Des Moines County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines County, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at 510 Wapello St S priced from $641. Park Madison Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $641 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines County area is the $0.89 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 316 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Des Moines County apartment is the 204 Arch St Model at 204 Arch St, Unit #202 starting at $2,100 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Moines County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 316 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
204 Arch St, Unit #202 | 204 Arch St | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Nexus TownHomes | 510 Layne Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 312 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
830 Columbia St, Unit 830 | 830 Columbia St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Burlington Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Stonegate Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
716 Aetna St, Unit 718 | 716 Aetna St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines County
What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines County?
There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $2,100. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines County ranging from $700 to $1,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Des Moines County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Moines County ranges from $700 to $1,300 with an average monthly rent of $918.
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